Michaeltrains continued to offer services to the community when we volunteered to be a panelist at the Senior Conference 2007 for graduating seniors at The University of Iowa. Hosted for the second time by the Pomerantz Career Center, more than 130 attendees received insight about life after college and making the transition to the workplace through keynote speakers, networking with employers and breakout sessions. Topics that were discussed during the sessions included understanding benefits, negotiating job offers, learning to budget, adjusting to the workplace, networking and more. “Any time we are called upon to help the college community, we are happy to help,” Michaeltrains president Michael Kaplan said. “I remember starting out as a new college graduate. Plenty of people helped me, so I am happy to return the favor.”
We are back and better than ever! Ok, we never really went away. In fact, thanks to many of you, the business of creating resumes, cover letters, and other job search material is continuing to grow. We are very thrilled that so many of you have used our services to great success. When we receive an e-mail or a phone call that one of our resumes helped a client land an interview, we are delighted beyond belief!
So if we are doing so well and helping so many people, why has it been so long since we updated the website? Well that’s a long story, but thanks to comments and suggestions from our clients we have re-designed Michaeltrains.com to make it easier for you to send us information, place orders, contact us and more! Actually what you see now is only the start. In the next several weeks we plan to provide tools to help you succeed and separate yourself from the competition, such as producing a monthly newsletter.
We have a new and much improved website, but the quality of our services has not changed. We understand you have a choice when it comes to resume writers, and sometimes it's hard to tell each of us apart and determine what makes us better than anyone else. Each time we try to come up with a fancy answer to that question, it comes down to one simple thing…our resumes work. That’s it! No fancy marketing language, no ridiculous promises…just a proven belief that our resumes get positive results.
So we are very enthusiastic about launching this new web page. Read below for more What's New items, and use our easy to manage ordering system when you are ready to get started.
All our best!
The Michaeltrains Team
In our continuing effort to make the best organizations available to job seekers, Michaeltrains is proud to welcome the following companies to our partner network:
Ulmer & Associates, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in the human resources field
Apex Training and Development, a company that provides development methodologies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of people, processes and products.
Cezanne Resources, LLC, recruiters dedicated to locating and placing Impact Players with clients that desire them.
Target Consulting Group – Sales Placement Specialists, a group placing results-producing sales professionals in rewarding sales careers.
SendOutCards, a website committed to helping businesses build and enhance client relationships through personalized cards and gifts.
JobsByFax, a proven successful method that is unique in getting your resume into the hands of decision makers. In the world dominated by e-mail, they take a different approach to the process…and it really works!
“Having a great resume is critical, but a job seeker also needs to get the resume in the right hands,” according to Michaeltrains Marketing Manager Theresa Winters. “Our partners have the ability to take our clients’ resumes and help them take the next step in the process”.
For more information on these and our other partners, click HERE. If you are interested in our partner program, please click HERE or send an e-mail to Theresa@Michaeltrains.com
Michaeltrains is thrilled to announce that Theresa Winters, a native of Hampton, IA, has joined the organization as Marketing Manager and Director of Internet Development. Theresa has assumed responsibility for managing the content of the website and communicating with the strategic partner network.
“I am very happy that Theresa made the decision to come aboard,” noted Michael Kaplan, company president. “She represents the best of creativity, imagination, and drive that we have been seeking. I hope Theresa remains with us for a long time to come.”
As part of her introduction to the company, Theresa submitted to an extensive fact finding interview. Please join me in welcoming Theresa and learning more about her.
What are your hobbies?
Watching TV, Procrastinating-especially with homework (this is where the TV comes in); shopping for things I don’t need, attempting to be a Chef
What is your favorite food?
Penne Pasta with Basil Pesto, Steamed Broccoli, Italian Sausage, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is what my roommate and I made last night, which was awesome. I also love anything with seafood.
Are you a Dog or Cat person?
DOGS! I have never had one because my mom is not an animal person, but I cannot wait to get one. Right now I am living with my roommate’s cat, Lucy, which has been a new experience.
Why did you decide to join Michaeltrains?
Michaeltrains is already opening many doors for me that will be vital to my future Marketing career. Having the opportunity to be a part of launching and maintaining the new website has been particularly insightful to what goes into running one’s own company. Not to mention seeing first-hand the marketing tricks and techniques of a successful small business owner, Michael Kaplan. I feel very lucky having the chance to be involved!
Why do you think someone should have a professionally written resume?
Job hunting is stressful enough without having to worry whether your resume sets you apart from the other applicants. A well-written, professional resume helps break the barrier between the hiring manager and the qualified job-seeker.
What is your philosophy of life?
As Dwight K. Shrute once said on The Office, “Don’t be an Idiot.”
Several partners have joined MichaelTrains and will add numerous beneficial resources for clients. We hope to add several more partners in the future to create an even greater resource network for both business and clients. Please keep checking in on our progress and visit our partners page to find out more information on our new additions as well as how to become a partner.
In late May, the MichaelTrains Company (www.MichaelTrains.com), an Iowa based professional development service, celebrated its one-year anniversary. The company began with the idea to professionally assist individuals with resume writing and businesses with oral and written communication and has developed in to so much more.